Why choose an awning?

Awnings are an excellent investment to enhance outdoor comfort, providing instant shade and protection from harmful UV rays and light rain. They increase living space, protect outdoor furniture from fading, improve home energy efficiency by cooling interiors, and boost property curb appeal.

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Key Benefits of Choosing an Awning:

  • Outdoor Comfort and Protection: Awnings create a cool, shaded environment, protecting you from direct sunlight and light rain.
  • Energy Efficiency: By shading windows and doors, they prevent direct sunlight from overheating your home, reducing the need for air conditioning.
  • Furniture Protection: They protect outdoor furniture, upholstery, and indoor flooring/artwork from fading and damage due to UV exposure.
  • Extended Living Space: They turn patios or decking into functional, covered, "outdoor rooms" suitable for dining or relaxing.
  • Aesthetics and Value: Available in many styles and colours, they boost the aesthetic appeal and value of your home.
  • Versatility and Convenience: Modern retractable awnings, especially electric ones, offer easy operation via remote or app

They are a durable and low-maintenance addition that enables you to make the most of your garden, regardless of the weather

What makes our Markilux awnings special?

  • A fully cassette awning for lasting qualities.
  • Maximum width 7000mm.
  • Maximum projection 4000mm.
  • Fabrics and frames with self-cleaning technology.
  • Choice of 7 frame colours and hundreds of fabrics.
  • Water resistant, dirt proof, non-fading acrylic fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection
  • Choice of manual or remote-control operation
  • 5 years warranty 

Optional extras that make a big difference:

Markilux awning with Heating

Stay warm as the evening cools down with a heater

Markilux awning with Lighting

Enjoy your outdoor space long after the sun sets

Markilux awning with Smart Hub

Control with an app on your phone through a smart hub

Markilux awning with wind sensor

This wind sensor effectively protects your awning by automatically retracting it when the wind speed becomes too high.

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We are self-assured that we offer better prices on all our blinds, shutters, curtains, and awnings, we guarantee if you can find a like-for-like quote cheaper elsewhere, we will beat that quote by 10%.

We regularly check our prices against our competitors–even when they’re running offers – so you can be confident you’re always paying a competitive price.

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To ensure our quality standards are met, we get to know every product inside out and back to front. If you’re looking for expert, impartial advice, we really know our stuff. We have over 20 years of experience within the industry and are backed up by a strong Surveyor team, Installation and Manufacturing team with a combined experience Over 50 years, you can be sure to gain the most valuable and honest advice when it comes to considering Window Blinds, Plantation shutters, Curtains, and Awnings. That's why so many customers come to us through recommendation and why so many people come back to us time and time again.

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Areas Covered

Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, Arborfield, Ascot, Badshot Lea, Bagshot, Basingstoke, Blackwater, Binfield, Bracknell, Calcot, Camberley, Caversham, Chobham, Church Crookham, Crowthorne, Deepcut, Earley, Emmer Green, Eversley, Farnborough, Farnham, Finchampstead, Fleet, Frimley, Frimley Green, Hawley, Hartley Wintney, High Wycombe, Hook, Hurst, Lightwater, Marlow, Mytchett, Maidenhead, North Camp, Newbury, Odiham, Oxford, Pangbourne, Purley On Thames, Reading, Sandhurst, Shinfield, Sindlesham, Slough, Sonning, Sunninghill, Sunningdale, Theale, Tidmarsh, Tilehurst, Tongham, Twyford, Virginia Water, Warfield, Wargrave, Windlesham, Windsor, Winkfield, Winnersh, Woodley, Woking, Wokingham, Yateley

Frequently asked questions

How to clean Roller blinds?

  1. Our fabrics include soft and rigid PVC which is very easy to wipe clean simply using a damp cloth. 
  2. Clean regularly with a vacuum to avoid dust build up
  3. Use a damp, clean cloth tackle stains quickly
  4. Work from the top of the blind working down
  5. Use silicon spray to clean the mechanical parts, but avoid getting it on the fabric
  6. Use soapy water to clean plastic chains / cords but not brass or steel
  7. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your roller blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Aluminium Venetian blinds?

  1. Clean metal Venetian blinds with a duster or clean, soft cloth to gently remove debris
  2. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your aluminium blind slats first if you’re in any doubt.
  3. Use the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner on a low suction setting to remove dust

How to clean Roman blinds?

  1. Remove dust and debris from your Roman blind using the upholstery attachment of your vacuum
  2. Smooth out creases or wrinkles with a steamer
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your roman blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How clean Pleated blinds?

  1. Keep your Pleated blinds dust free
  2. Remove marks with a damp cloth
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your pleated blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Wooden and Faux Wood blinds?

  1. Keep your Wooden blind dust free
  2. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  3. If you have Faux Wood blinds, you can use a diluted mix of detergent and lukewarm water.
  4. If real wood do not use any chemical cleaning products as this may lead to warping or damage to the colour
  5. Use a vacuum cleaner to keep dust at bay

How to clean Vertical blinds?

  1. Clean the headrail of your Vertical blind
  2. Our fabrics include soft and rigid PVC which is very easy to wipe clean simply using a damp cloth.
  3. Vertical blinds made from fabric should be regularly vacuum cleaned to keep them free from dust by using soft upholstery brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and move gently from top to bottom.
  4. Make sure the louvres continue to glide smoothly by using a silicone spray
  5. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  6. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your vertical blind slats first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Day and Night blinds?

  1. Gently wipe the surface of the blind with a fur free cloth or feather duster
  2. Remove marks or stains with a damp cloth or sponge
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your Day and Night blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Shutters?

  1. Keep your Shutter dust free
  2. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  3. If you have Faux Wood Shutter, you can use a diluted mix of detergent and lukewarm water.
  4. If real wood Shutter do not use any chemical cleaning products as this may lead to warping or damage to the colour
  5. Use a vacuum cleaner to keep dust at bay

How to clean Curtains?

  1. All our curtains are dry clean only, but there are other ways to keep your curtains looking good:
  2. Clean your curtains regularly with a vacuum to avoid dust build up
  3. Use a hand-held steam to neaten creases and wrinkles
  4. Keep your room well-ventilated to avoid mould build up

What are Awnings?

  1. Patio Awnings are made from a durable fabric that are designed to shade you and your patio furniture on even the brightest days available in motorised or manual.
  2. Motorised version - Useful for any occasion over the summer months, our patio Awnings can be extended and retracted with just a twist of a simple remote control with motorised version
  3. Manual version -easy to use crank mechanism allowing you to customise shading to your outdoor space throughout the day.

How to clean Awnings?

  1. Make sure your awning is fully retracted into their protective cassettes after every use.
  2. To clean an Awning, first ensure that the fabric is fully extended. Use a mix of warm water and detergent-free soap as well as a microfibre cloth to gently wipe the Awning clean; Then allow time for the fabric to dry completely. We recommend cleaning your Awning at least twice a year; Once before using it in the summer and again before you’ve rolled it up for winter, we also recommend wiping the metal components and fittings twice a year with a soft cloth dampened with warm soapy water.
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your awning fabric first if you’re in any doubt.
  4. Please don't use a pressure washer or bleach It will quickly damage the structure of the fabric.

Can Awning Be Used in Winter?

  1. Our awnings are water resistant and can handle light rain just fine; But they are not designed to withstand some of the more extreme conditions in winter such as heavy rain, wind and snow.
  2. We recommend minimal use of the Awning throughout winter
  3. we also recommend removing the decorative fabric valance and storing it somewhere dry until the warmer weather returns.

Are Awnings Wind and rainproof?

  1. Although water resistant and durable, our retractable Awnings are not designed for heavy rain as this can pool on the fabric and substantially increase the Awning’s weight.
  2. We strongly recommend leaving the Awning fully retracted on windy days or during heavy rainfall.

How do I buy my blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings from Blinds and Awnings?

  1. You will need to arrange an in-home appointment with Blinds and Awnings to buy your blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings. We provide an in-home service; our products are not available to buy online.
  2. During the in-home appointment your Blinds and Awnings advisor will show you the range of products, your windows will be measured, and you will be given a price for the products you want to buy. You can choose to buy your blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings during the appointment or you will be given a quote so you can take some time to think about it. There is never any pressure to buy during an in-home appointment with Blinds and Awnings, and your quote is valid for 4 weeks.

When do I pay for my blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings and what payment methods can I use?

  1. You pay for your blinds when you place your order. Blinds and Awnings advisors have chip and PIN machines. We accept Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards except American Express credit cards. You can also pay in-home direct from your bank account. If you are placing an order at a date later than your appointment, you can pay over the phone, in our showroom or by Bank Transfer.
  2. A 50% Deposit is taken at point of order. The remaining Balance is due upon collection of Supply Only products or when booking the Installation Date.
  3. We also offer a 2% settlement discount if full payment is received in advance.

Do you charge for Fittings?

  1. Our Fittings are Free or Charge.

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